AhlulBayt News Agency: Pakistan’s military has reported that 51 individuals, including 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week. Meanwhile, India has stated that 20 people lost their lives due to Pakistani attacks.
In a statement on Tuesday, Pakistan’s military confirmed that the casualties included seven women and 15 children. Additionally, 11 military personnel were killed, and 78 others sustained injuries.
India, on the other hand, reported that 15 civilians and five soldiers had been killed during the clashes.
The hostilities lasted for four days and followed a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
India blamed Pakistan for the attack and launched missile strikes against Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. New Delhi stated that it was targeting what it described as "terrorist infrastructure."
Pakistan, which has consistently denied any involvement in the attack, retaliated with cross-border artillery fire and drone operations. It also reported the downing of several Indian military aircraft, though India has not acknowledged such incidents.
Both sides exchanged threats of severe retaliation against any potential breaches of the ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday, which ended the hostilities. Reports indicate that the ceasefire was still holding as of Tuesday.
Pakistan’s military blamed "India's unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks" for the fatalities.
The statement further warned, "Let there be no ambiguity: any attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, ever again, shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response."
On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Pakistan, accusing it of choosing aggression over cooperation in "combating terrorism."
He warned, "If another terrorist attack against India is carried out, a strong response will be given."
The international community has welcomed the ceasefire agreement, urging both nations to use the opportunity to reduce tensions and work toward lasting peace in the region.
India and Pakistan each administer a portion of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in full.
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